JOHANNESBURG – Nissan South Africa is pleased to announce that the Nissan GT‑R will be available in South Africa during 2009. The Nissan GT‑R is a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar enjoyable to anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The 353kW twin-turbo GT‑R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world's first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan.
The Nissan GT‑R was developed with a new understanding and appreciation of the Earth's natural forces – gravity, inertial force and aerodynamics – and translates those forces into a completely new design, maximising mechanical grip and airflow.
Basic vehicle dynamics and integration with the driver have also been examined, resulting in new componentry and creating a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) never seen before in the marketplace. All of these theories have been integrated to balance "speed and efficiency," "high-output with environmental mindfulness" and "high performance and safety".
Taking these factors into account, Nissan created the all-new Nissan GT‑R, which offers advanced high performance for secure and enjoyable driving free of climatic, road condition or driving technique limitations. The Nissan GT‑R offers ultimate performance for virtually every driving situation – whether it is the Nurburgring circuit, where it has been developed, to snow, rain or urban areas – all manageable by the GT‑R driver through advanced technology and driving dynamics.
The Nissan GT‑R's unique characteristics are instilled not just in the vehicle's design, but also through a specialised production process. Carbon fibre, aluminium and steel components are assembled with a special high-precision process, which includes a series of vibration tests. Engines and transmissions are assembled in a "clean room" environment and upon completion every GT‑R undergoes a battery of comprehensive tests to ensure the proper operation of all vehicle components.
We are truly thrilled and honored to be able to confirm that the Nissan GT‑R will come to South Africa, says Wilhelm Baard, General Manager, Nissan South Africa. "The new Nissan GT‑R is an extraordinary car, a showcase for Nissan's engineering talents and a technological flagship that demonstrates our passion for cars"
Nissan South Africa will showcase the Nissan GT‑R at the upcoming Johannesburg International Motor Show taking place at the Nasrec exhibition centre from 30 October to 9 November.
The Nissan GT‑R Technological highlights include:
- An independent transaxle and advanced four-wheel drive system that continuously adjusts torque front-to-rear (and vice versa) depending on dynamic needs
- Six-speed paddle shift dual-clutch gearbox featuring an exceedingly quick gearshift or fully automatic for ease-of-driving
- New high-efficient 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 engine, mating great power (353kW), a wide torque spread (maximum torque 588Nm), good fuel economy and low emissions.
- Aerodynamic body of just 0.27 Cd – so it's one of the world's slickest cars. This is specially unusual on a supercar that offers high downforce front and rear
- New body using lightweight steel, carbon fibre and diecast aluminium construction
- Brembo drilled ventilated disc brakes and Brembo opposed monoblock callipers that offer immense stopping power
- Dampers, gear shift and VDC-R are all manually adjustable, by simple switches on the dashboard, offering maximum comfort with ease of driving, or maximum performance
- Multi-functional instrument display, developed in conjunction with Polyphony Digital Inc, designer of the Gran Turismo series for Sony PlayStation and Xanavi Informatics Corp (Navigation)
- A g-force meter in the instrument display, showing both lateral (acceleration and braking) and transverse (cornering) forces.
The above specifications are subject to change based on on-going discussions with Nissan Motor Limited.
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